Josh Schachnow
We are taught to follow a certain path and fit a certain mold, but we’ve never had more opportunity to do whatever we want, anywhere we want. If you have…
careers
Careers are weird. You plan one thing and end up somewhere else entirely. The founders in this section are building companies that help people navigate that weirdness. Job platforms. Career coaching. Recruiting tools. Professional development. The whole ecosystem of getting people into work they actually want to do.
These interviews cover every angle of the careers space. Hiring. Job search. Skill development. Workplace culture. Remote work. The gig economy. Career transitions. The founders here understand that “what do you want to be when you grow up” is a question most adults are still answering.
What’s useful about these conversations is the insider perspective. These founders see the job market from the other side. They know what’s broken about hiring. They know why good candidates get overlooked and mediocre ones get hired. And they’re building solutions to fix it.
You’ll find insights on talent acquisition, employee engagement, building career platforms, and the future of work. Which keeps changing faster than anyone predicted. If you’re building in the careers space, hiring a team, or figuring out your own next move, these conversations offer real perspective.
Kelly Hager
Take action to implement with urgency. Don’t spend time on things that don’t count. Practical implementation is what is important. Kelly Hager is the dynamic, visionary CEO of Arras…
Lolita Cleveland
Time is like credit you have to build it properly. Lolita grew up on the South Side of Chicago, where she witness many friends and families struggle without having…
Ben Wright
Ben Wright is CEO of Velocity Global, the leading provider of global employment solutions. The company is the first in the industry to provide end-to-end services that help companies expand…
Sireesha Narumanchi
Always take a step back and assess your methods, sometimes we are caught up so much in the race that we end up going in the wrong direction. Sireesha…
Matt Holmes
Focus on your customer’s bottom line from day 1. Matt “Handshakin” Holmes is an entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and world record holder. As founder of Handshakin.com, he has shaken…
Gwendolyn Young
Trust yourself and don’t be afraid to take risks. Failure is a critical part of getting to success. Gwendolyn L. Young is the founder and owner of Your Virtual…
Courtney Parks
Trust your instincts and your own way more than what you see everyone else doing. Courtney Parks, MA, CPCC is a Business & Career Coach and mindset expert dedicated…
Jennifer Yeko
Constantly be evaluating if the business you’re in is a good one. Jennifer Yeko is the Founder of Ninja Recruiting. Where did the idea for your company come from?…
Loriana Sekarski
Don’t “fake it ’til you make it” — instead, be transparent and vulnerable. People will connect with your honesty and openness, and you’ll feel happier being yourself. Loriana Sekarski…
Chris Castillo
It’s often so easy to get wrapped up in “doing mode,” responding to every fire that comes up. I’ve found that the more often I check in with myself about…
Jennifer Dawn
Find and use tools that work for you. Don’t leave your goals to chance, find tools you can use every day no matter what’s going on to keep you focused,…